The Ribaut Social Club - Anchorage 1770

4.8

505 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Fancy

Ribaut Social Club is a restaurant and social space for Beaufort locals and visitors to mingle over cocktails and impeccable regional cuisine.
Our aim is to capture the incorrigible spirit and convivial atmosphere of the original Ribaut Club, established at the Anchorage in 1891. In its heyday, the Club hosted performances, grand parties, dances and even gambling—a raucous getaway from buttoned-up social strictures of the time. Today, guests can cocktails and dinner with unrivaled water views or a sophisticated brunch surrounded by 300 years of Beaufort history.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Vegan
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(843) 525-1770
Website
http://ribautsocialclub.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Rob Trainer
Private party facilities
The Ribaut Social Club Restaurant is part of the Anchorage 1770 Inn. As such, we can create private events for lunch, dinner or an entire weekend with an inn buyout. We frequently do business lunches, bridal & baby showers, rehearsal dinners and entire weddings end-to-end. Contact our Owner, Amy Lesesne for more details.

Location
1103 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902
Neighbourhood
Beaufort
Cross Street
New Castle and Bay
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

High Wire Distillery Bourbon Dinner
US$130.00 per person
Mar 18, 2025 only
We are thrilled to have High Wire Distillery from Charleston partner with us for our first ever bourbon dinner on March 18th at 5pm at the Ribaut Social Club! Founded by Scott Blackwell & Ann Marshall, High Wire was born of a desire to explore a range of flavor that might be found in lost and forgotten grains. Their roots in farming and organic baking drive them to approach distilling with the palate and curiosity of adventurous cooks; the exuberance of enthusiastic eaters — and the devotion to regenerative practices like no-till farming and seed preservation. It’s all part of their mission to enhance flavor, celebrate farmers, preserve rural lands, and make drinking an agricultural act. Alexander Helms, High Wire's Head Distiller and Brand Ambassador will be joining us to present each bourbon and cocktail that will be paired with Chef Rob's latest creations. Each course will include a taste of bourbon neat and a cocktail. The menu with bourbon pairs are as follows, cocktail pairings are coming soon: Amuse: Steak Tartar Crostini, Creamy Sherry Dressing, Capers, Cured Egg Yolk, Caviar Paired with Jimmy Red Sherry Cask Finished Bourbon 1st Course: Fried Green Tomato, Peppadew aioli, Bourbon Peach Chutney, local Greens Paired with Jimmy Red Classic Straight Bourbon 2nd Course French Onion Slider Red Onion Jam, Gruyere cheese, Bourbon slab Bacon, garlic butter toasted bun Paired with Jimmy Red Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 3rd Course Smoked Pork belly Grits Cake, Sriracha Whiskey Glaze, Napa Slaw, Crispy Shallots Paired with Benton’s Smoked Jimmy Red Bourbon Dessert: Whiskey Strawberry Glaze, White Chocolate Mousse, Sponge cake, Chocolate Balsamic, Pistachio Crumble Paired with Revival Abruzzi Rye Whiskey

What 505 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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South Carolina
Best Ambience
South Carolina
Good for special occasions
South Carolina
Contemporary American
Hilton Head
Best Service
Hilton Head
Best Ambience
Hilton Head
Great for outdoor dining
Hilton Head
Romantic
Hilton Head
Great for scenic views
Hilton Head
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ribaut Social Club at Anchorage 1770 in Beaufort is a haven for food enthusiasts. Guests rave about the "amazing food," "excellent service," and "beautiful ambiance." The chef's inspired menu changes daily with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Dining on the porch offers "spectacular views," making it perfect for special occasions.

505 Reviews

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SandiK VIP
Tampa2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was one of the best meals we have ever had.. it is a must go to restaurant.. Hotel wonderful too!!!
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David
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience in the dining room of this great home, now hotel. If the weather is nice, sit on the porch overlooking the marsh and the harbor. The menu is limited but everything was delicious.
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Terri VIP
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spectacular dining experience in a historic house on the waterfront. Quiet dining room with renown chef and attentive wait staff. Menu changes frequently with available fresh ingredients. Chef special Brussel Spouts are to die for!
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Linda
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful historical home setting in a private dining room.
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Tom VIP
Nashville41 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is in a stunning setting of one of the very old buildings in the city and across from the water. The service and food were exceptional. We were a party of four and seated next to a front window. Most highly recommended establishment!
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Mary
Charleston1 review
5.0
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The setting is charming - like being in an old mansion home and eating in the dining room. The food and service were wonderful. It's not a large menu, but we all found something delicious. The tables are an ok distance apart. The evening we were there, other diners were quiet, and the ambience was nice, more of an intimate setting so that you wouldn't expect a large rowdy group! I think in warmer weather, drinks and or dinner can be on the front porch and upper porch, which overlooks the river with sailboats randomly anchored - so Beaufort!
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Val
Cleveland17 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place is lovely. Sarah our server did an exceptional job . The food was good. I had the filet mignon Oscar. I had requested it medium rare to the rare side and it was definitely medium. That was a disappointment. We ordered a bottle of wine that was very good.
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Frances
Charleston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The setting is lovely. You feel you are in a special place in history. The staff is very welcoming. Cocktails are great and made to order. The food is delicious and the presentation appetizing. Service is excellent. Enjoying an evening at The Ribault Social Club is an annual experience we totally enjoy and look forward to every year.
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Carolyn
Charleston8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience and will come back to the Ribaut Social Club. The food was absolutely amazing. It was such a special place to celebrate a birthday ! Lobster bisque was to die for !
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Bob
Charleston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very enjoyable evening. The food was prepared to perfection and served promptly and efficiently. Our hostess was very personable and invited our guests to the upper veranda to view a spectacular sunset.
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The Ribaut Social Club - Anchorage 1770 is rated 4.8 stars by 505 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

1103 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902

Additional information

Cross Street
New Castle and Bay
Neighbourhood
Beaufort
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Vegan
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Rob Trainer
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://ribautsocialclub.com/
Phone number
(843) 525-1770
Private party facilities
The Ribaut Social Club Restaurant is part of the Anchorage 1770 Inn. As such, we can create private events for lunch, dinner or an entire weekend with an inn buyout. We frequently do business lunches, bridal & baby showers, rehearsal dinners and entire weddings end-to-end. Contact our Owner, Amy Lesesne for more details.

The Ribaut Social Club - Anchorage 1770

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

High Wire Distillery Bourbon Dinner

Menu

What 505 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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